April 1, 2024

1 John 1-5

What God said to me – Do you consistently live in such a way that there is no question you belong to me?  That doesn’t mean just being a “good” person and not succumbing to the evil practices of the world.  It means walking with me and talking about Me in your everyday life to the people I bring across your path.  It means living out what you say you believe so people don’t think of you as hypocritical.  It means being a witness to those same people and being an intercessor on their behalf.  It means studying My word and seeking My direction and obeying that direction.  It means abiding in Me so that when I come you will have confidence and not shrink away in shame.

March 31, 2024

2 Peter 1-3

What God said to me – Very few people today are diligent in anything -not in their jobs – not in their families – not even in the care of their own bodies.  If you truly want to grow in grace and the knowledge of Me, diligence is required.  You must start with diligence in maintaining this time with Me and being in My word.  No godliness can become evident in your life apart from time with Me and My word.  You’ve got to apply all diligence in making this a priority.  The character qualities that grow out of this time are necessary for you to walk in a manner worthy of your calling.  The ability to discern and avoid destructive heresies come from diligence in spending time with Me and My word.  You must constantly be on guard and disciplined or the cares of day-to-day life will flow in and you’ll push this time aside.  Apply all diligence and you will grow in grace and be pleasing to Me.

March 30, 2024

1 Peter 1-5

What God said to me – You were chosen to be My child and to be sanctified by the work of My Spirit in your life.  If you want to grow in respect to salvation, you must put aside the things of the world that draw you away from holiness and devote time to study My word.  There are things that are necessary in order to live in the world and to prosper but you spend so much of your time on things with no eternal value or consequence. Turn off your television and put down your frivolous reading and open My word more – pray more – seek Me more – minister to others more.  Time spent in My word will prepare your mind for action and it will keep your focus where it needs to be.